ACTRA Alberta Women's Committee

Listen up Hollywood: Women want to see more female ensemble films and filmmakers Female moviegoers are no longer looking for the status quo. They want to see more women behind the camera, bringing female-driven stories to the big screen.

Women and self-identifying women, join us for an intimate evening with director, APRIL MULLEN. She'll be sharing her journey from humble beginnings of self generated independent films all the way to directing award winning feature films like Below Her Mouth, and hits television series like Lethal Weapon, THE 100 and Calgary's own Wynonna Earp. For more information; please visit herland.ca

Interested in writing for screen? This is the workshop not to miss. Sponsored by Herland & Telus Storyhive.

Rebecca Addelman’s “Inside The Writer's Room” Master Class - Calgary Underground Film Festival Rebecca Addelman’s “Inside The Writer's Room” Master Class removes the mystery surrounding what goes on in the writer's room. Participants who attend this workshop will discover how ideas are developed, pitched, analysed and critiqued in the world of network television.

http://www.calgaryfilm.com/films/2017/women-behind-lens

Women Behind The Lens | Calgary International Film Festival We heard about Jessica Chastain's comment in Cannes, Ava DuVernay's nomination as the first African-American female director at the Academy Awards, and felt the resonance of Patricia Arquette's call for pay equity.

UPSTART IS BACK! Looking for ACTORS & DIRECTORS

ACTRA Alberta – Workshops UPSTART is a workshop that has something for everyone. Over an eight week period, participants come together every Monday night to film scenes and watch their work. Participation is open to any Alberta based writers, actors, and directors who have some basic experience in their field. Don’t let your...

The Fight for Equal Pay: Women, Minorities on TV Still Making Less Than White Men July 31 was Black Women’s Equal Pay Day. Actress Yvette Nicole Brown marked the occasion — which recognizes the additional seven months that a black woman, on average, must work to make as much mon…

The Importance of Scripts - Blog - Heartland If you don't have a good script then achieving a good film is impossible.

Great job Eva!

Eva Colmers' new film explores immigrants' long-distance communication woes As an immigrant who’s lived in Canada for 25 years, Edmonton filmmaker Eva Colmers knows something about long-distance relationships. Her new short film, Happy Birthday, Mango!, tells the story of …

What 'Wonder Woman' Really Means for Female Directors "This one is impossible to deny," says veteran Nancy Meyers as directors, agents and executives weigh in on whether the movie's success will spark fundamental industry change.